In brief
- Botox can smooth expression lines between the brows, on the forehead, around the eyes, on the bridge of the nose and on the chin by relaxing specific muscles.
- Botulinum toxin blocks signal transmission between nerve and muscle; the rest of your facial expression is preserved.
- For deep lines or loss of volume, a combination with hyaluronic acid or PRP can make sense.
- The treatment takes 10 to 20 minutes, the full result shows after about 14 days and generally lasts 4 to 6 months.
Every glance in the mirror tells your story – your joyful smiles, your concentrated frowns, the curious moments full of wonder. But over time, these very emotions leave small traces: forehead furrows, crow’s feet, a stubborn frown line.
Many people then wish for a fresher, more rested appearance without losing their natural facial expression. This is where wrinkle treatment with Botox comes in, a minimally invasive method that targets exactly where expression lines form. But which areas of the face can actually be treated, and what does botulinum toxin do in concrete terms?
The most important treatment areas at a glance
Frown line (glabella)
A vertical furrow often forms between the eyebrows when we concentrate or frown. Over time, this line can create a stern-looking facial expression. With a precise Botox injection, the responsible muscle (procerus or corrugator supercilii muscle) relaxes and the skin above it visibly smooths.
Treating forehead lines
Horizontal lines on the forehead arise from raising the brows. If you often sit at a screen for work or frequently raise your eyebrows in surprise, you notice that these “thinker’s lines” deepen over the years. A targeted treatment can reduce muscle activity at the frontalis muscle and thus smooth forehead lines without your facial features becoming frozen.
Crow’s feet
Laughter lines around the eyes add charm, but can be perceived as bothersome with increasing age. Botulinum toxin relaxes small muscle fibres at the outer edge of the eye, the gaze opens up while your smile stays lively.
Bunny lines
If you notice fine lines on the bridge of the nose when laughing or wrinkling your nose, micro-injections can help here too. This keeps the expression soft, without conspicuous horizontal lines.
Chin lines and cobblestone chin
An overactive mentalis muscle can cause unsightly dimples or horizontal lines on the chin. A small dose of botulinum toxin is usually enough to smooth the skin here and make the chin look harmonious.
What does wrinkle treatment with Botox actually do?
Botulinum toxin specifically blocks signal transmission between nerve and muscle. This relaxes the muscles, and the skin above can regenerate and smooth. Important: the injection is placed with millimetre precision to relax only those muscle areas that are responsible for the line. Your remaining facial expression is preserved, your face simply looks more rested.
Combination with hyaluronic acid or PRP – worthwhile or not?
Hyaluronic acid
If expression lines are already etched very deeply or volume has been lost at the same time (for example at the nasolabial folds or lips), a combination of Botox and hyaluronic acid can be the best solution. Botox relaxes the muscle, while hyaluronic acid replaces lost volume and additionally supplies the skin with moisture.
PRP (platelet-rich plasma)
For tired, dehydrated skin, a subsequent PRP therapy provides regeneration from within. The growth factors from your own blood stimulate collagen formation, improve skin texture and thus reinforce the effect of the Botox treatment.
An experienced specialist doctor decides together with you whether a single or combination treatment makes sense. Dermacare offers tailor-made treatment packages for this that take your personal skin condition into account.
Duration, onset of effect and longevity
- Treatment duration: 10–20 minutes, depending on the number of areas.
- Onset of effect: First effects after 3–4 days, the full result after approx. 14 days.
- Longevity: Generally 4–6 months. With regular top-ups the duration of effect can lengthen, as in the long term the muscle has little reason to “reprogram” the line.
- Downtime: None. Slight redness or swelling usually disappears after a few hours. Sport, sauna or intense sun should be avoided for 24 hours.
Conclusion: a fresh radiance without surgery
Whether you want to smooth forehead lines or soften the frown line – with precisely dosed wrinkle treatment with Botox you achieve fast, visible results without altering your face. What matters is the interplay of specialist experience, a high-quality product and a holistic view of your skin.
Would you like a non-binding consultation to determine the optimal area or a combination treatment?
Our specialist doctors at Dermacare Vienna analyse your individual facial expressions, show you before-and-after images and draw up a tailor-made treatment plan. In this way you will soon enjoy a smoother, fresher appearance – while still looking like yourself and with a smile that continues to reflect your personality.
Frequently asked questions
Before the treatment the scalp is locally anesthetized with a special cream so that the treatment is barely painful. After the treatment the scalp should be cooled.
Botox (botulinum toxin or BTA) is a naturally occurring bacterial protein. It is secreted by the bacterium Clostridium Botulinum and isolated through complex purification steps. Botulinum toxin is used in aesthetic medicine to smooth wrinkles in the face, neck and décolletage and for treatment of increased sweat gland activity. In addition, Botox is very successful for migraine attacks.
